Browse through our collection of articles and helpful advice, direct from the office of DAVRON to aid in your job search, find helpful interview advice, and employment retention topics.
The Pitfalls of a Mass Application Approach and How to Stand Out as a Serious Candidate The job search process can often feel like a game of chance, with candidates swiping through job listings, just like they would with potential dates on a dating app. Both job seekers and daters… Read More »Mass Job Applications is Like Swiping Right on Tinder
Outplacement is a service that helps employees who have been laid off or terminated to find new employment opportunities. It is a valuable tool for job seekers as it can help them start their job search faster and increase their chances of finding a new job. One of the key… Read More »Benefits of Outplacement Services for Engineering Professionals
Working with a recruiter, such as DAVRON, can be a valuable asset when searching for a job in the engineering, architecture, construction, and related industries. At DAVRON, our specialty is connecting highly skilled professionals with leading companies in these fields. Recruiters are professionals who specialize in connecting job seekers with… Read More »Benefits of Working with a Recruiter to Find a New Opportunity
When it comes to interviewing for a new job, there are certain questions that employers will almost always ask. These questions are designed to help the employer get a better understanding of who you are as a candidate and why you would be a good fit for the position. In… Read More »Top 3 Most Important Interview Questions
A phone interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but being prepared can make all the difference. After applying for a new position, it’s essential to review the company’s website and details to ensure that you are not caught off guard when you receive a call. Employers want to know that… Read More »How to Ace a Phone Interview
Job hunting can be a challenging and stressful process, but with the right approach, you can increase your chances of finding the perfect job! Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind as you begin your search: Things to Do for an Effective Job Search: Tailor your resume… Read More »Do’s and Don’ts of an Effective Job Search
Setting goals is an essential aspect of achieving success, both professionally and personally. Goals provide direction and purpose, and give us something to strive for. They help us stay focused and motivated, and can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development. 5 benefits of Setting Goals: Direction and… Read More »5 Benefits of Setting Goals
Employers assess a wide range of skills when evaluating candidates for potential new opportunities, such as leadership, strong work ethic, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, time management, technical skills, adaptability, critical thinking, and organization. These skills are typically assessed through interviews, skills tests, reference checks, and work sample evaluations. Employers also… Read More »Top 10 Professional Skills Desired by Employers in 2023
The job search market has changed significantly over the last few decades with the advent of technology, and the way we apply for jobs and communicate with employers has changed greatly. In the past, job seekers would primarily rely on newspaper classifieds, and later on, job boards to search for… Read More »5 Tips for Navigating a Competitive Job Market
Negotiating your salary during an employment offer can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it’s an important step in securing the best compensation package for yourself. Recruiters can play an important role in helping you navigate the negotiation process, but it’s important to communicate your needs and goals up front. By… Read More »Communication is the Key to Negotiating Salary
A standout resume is essential for job seekers looking to make a strong impression on potential employers. One important aspect of a standout resume is formatting it for applicant tracking systems (ATS). An ATS is a software used by recruiters and hiring managers to scan and sort through resumes electronically.… Read More »How to Write a Standout Resume
A job interview is a critical step in the job search process, and it can be a nerve-wracking experience for many job seekers. It is a chance for you to showcase your skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the position and the company. But, it is also an opportunity for… Read More »5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
By using ChatGPT, a natural language processing tool, you can craft a resume that highlights your experience and skills and stands out to employers. Learn how to use ChatGPT to write a resume that gets noticed and how specialized technical staffing and outplacement firm, DAVRON, uses ChatGPT to optimize resumes… Read More »Get Noticed by Employers with a Standout Resume Using ChatGPT
Discover the benefits of a professional LinkedIn profile and learn how to optimize it for success with the help of DAVRON’s outplacement division. Having a professional LinkedIn profile is essential for networking and job searching in today’s digital age. Not only does it allow you to connect with potential employers… Read More »Boost Your Career with a Professional LinkedIn Profile: Ten Tips and Tricks for Optimization
A counteroffer is when an employer makes a new or revised job offer to an employee in response to that employee’s threat of resigning, usually in order to entice the employee to stay with the company. There are several reasons why companies present counteroffers, including: By making a slightly better… Read More »6 Reasons Not To Accept a Counteroffer
When going on a job interview, it is important to make sure your clothing choice reflects the professional image you wish to portray. This doesn’t mean that you have to wear a suit and tie if the position doesn’t require it, but your attire should be clean, pressed and wrinkle-free.… Read More »How To Dress for a Job Interview
A job board is an online platform that helps connect employers with potential employees. Job boards have been around in some form since the early days of the internet, and their popularity has only grown in recent years. One of the earliest job boards was HotJobs, which launched in 1996.… Read More »A Brief History of Job Boards and How to Master Them
After a job interview, it’s always a good idea to send the interviewer a thank you letter. This shows that you’re interested in the position and are willing to take the time to write a letter. It also gives you another opportunity to sell yourself for the job. Here are three sample thank you letters that you can use after an interview.
In this video, David Coreen discusses how to apply directly to hiring managers and land more interviews with every job application. David shows us how to use CareerShift to search for companies and their decision makers, and what to say when applying to them directly so you can stand out… Read More »Never apply for jobs on Indeed… here’s why!
DAVRON, a Land O’ Lakes based executive search and outplacement firm, hosted a school supply drive to benefit Christian Social Services (CSS) in July. CSS is a non-profit organization that supports the Pasco County area, with most of the help requested by families and single mothers. The CSS thrift store… Read More »186 Backpacks, School Supplies and $1,860 donated to Christian Social Services of Land O’ Lakes
Terminations, staff reductions and layoffs are stressful for both employees and employers. However, outplacement, a career transition and assistance service that helps workers find new jobs, can ease the transition. Studies show businesses that offer outplacement find that it improves their reputation, boosts employee morale during a difficult time, helps… Read More »What is outplacement?
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